Community Engagement, Communications and Events Specialist

WWF

Position Description
WWF-Canada seeks a dynamic, creative and well-rounded Community Engagement, Communications and Events Specialist with strong writing, event and strategic communications experience.  The ideal candidate will be an experienced writer, with the ability to synthesize complex information into compelling narratives, and an experienced event organiser and planner who is effective at engaging with potential partners.

As a key member of our Quebec team and the French language representative on our national communications team, the candidate will work closely with communications, social media, digital and marketing colleagues to deliver on conservation, public engagement, event and fundraising communications objectives.  An energized individual who thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, you are looking for a job opportunity that lets your personality and your skills do the talking.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop a strong, dynamic and integrated Quebec narrative for WWF-Canada and identify and leverage opportunities to position the Organization’s voice and brand in the Quebec and Canadian marketplace.
  • Develop and lead the execution of community engagement and communication strategies in support of WWF-Canada’s conservation priorities with guidance from the Director, Quebec and in consultation with the Director, Communications and Media.
  • Provide writing capacity in French to support priority communications initiatives.
  • Fact checking (in conjunction with our Conservation teams) and copy editing to produce high-quality outward facing content that represents WWF.
  • Plan and organize events with support from staff.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with partners, donors and event sponsors as needed Manage event logistics and budgets.
  • Coordinate volunteers.

Other duties include:

  • Administrative tasks related to communications and/or event planning.
  • Represent WWF-Canada at community events and engage the public about our workshops and programs

Requirements

  • French/English bilingual with the ability to write in French.
  • Post-secondary degree, preferably in the areas of communications, event management, journalism, professional writing or similar.
  • At least 4 years’ experience in a communications or event planning or journalism or writing role with demonstrated skill and ability to manage complex scientific, political, or technical content.
  • Experience with media relations and media placement.
  • Proven ability to work within a collaborative team environment and as a consultant.
  • Ability to work with senior management and offices in different locations.
  • Experience working in a conservation environment is an asset.
  • Media training is an asset.

How to apply:  
If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity, you may submit your application:

Online

Please submit your cover letter and resume (as one document) by visiting: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=15255111

OR

Direct Mail

Attn: Human Resources Department
245 Eglinton Ave. Suite 410
Toronto, ON
M4P 3J1

If you are submitting an application via direct mail, please include your answers to the following questions:

1.    Are you legally eligible to work in Canada.
2.    This role is based out of our Montreal office.  Is there anything that would prevent you from working out of our Montreal office?
3.    Are you fully bilingual in French/English?
4.    What are your salary expectations?
5.    How flexible are your salary expectations?
6.    When are you available to start?
7.    Where did you see this job posting?

Deadline to Apply: 
Please ensure that your application is receiving on or before: May 20, 2016; 5:00pm (EST).
 
Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility:  

WWF-Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and aboriginal peoples.

WWF-Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources Representative in a timely fashion of any accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
 
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining WWF-Canada.  Given the volume of applications received, we request that you do not follow up your application with a phone call.  We will contact only those candidates selected for interviews and thank you for your understanding.